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Patent GB-2286253-A (GB)
Title: Real image type variable power view-finder
Inventor: ABE TETSUYA
IPC: G02B15/177
Filed: 1995-02-03
Abstract: A real image type variable power finder lens comprises: an objective lens system having a negative power first lens group 1G and a second positive power lens group 2G having a negative lens and a positive lens, the two lens groups being moved to vary the magnification;      a condenser lens Co;      an image erecting optical system P;      and an ocular lens system E. The finder meets the requirements (1) 2.5 < fE/fS < 4.0; (2) -0.7 < fS/f1 < -0.3 (f1 < 0); (3) 0.4 < fS/f2 < 0.8; and (4) -0.3 < fS/f2-1 < -0.05 (f2-1 < 0); wherein "FE" is the focal length of the ocular system, "fS" the resultant focal length of a lens system from the objective lens system to the condenser lens on the short focal length side, "f1" the focal length of the first lens group 1G, "f2" the focal length of the second lens group 2G, and "f2-1" the focal length of the second lens group negative lens. A field flattener FF, reflecting surface M and glass covers C1, C2 are shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286650-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline pig
Inventor: SIVACOE ORLANDE
IPC: B08B9/04
Filed: 1992-03-11
Abstract: A pipeline pig has hollow flared ends 16 and a central portion 14 of smaller radial dimension than adjacent parts of the pig. Detachable appendages 32 extend radially outward from the pig in circumferential rows. At least one row of appendages 32 is in the central portion 14 and the appendages extend radially outward less than the other rows of appendages. The appendages are threaded into sleeves (34) (Fig 2) having anchored bases 36. The row of appendages that extends radially outward by a smaller amount than the other appendages is subjected to reduced wear, but when the pig encounters resistance, the central part of the pig extends outward bringing the appendages into contact with the interior of the pipeline. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292114-A (GB)
Title: Laminated resin film for packaging
Inventor: NORO MASATAKA
IPC: B32B27/00
Filed: 1995-07-20
Abstract: A laminated resin film comprising a polyamide resin film layer (A) and an ethylenic resin film layer (B) laminated on one surface or both surfaces of the layer (A), wherein said ethylenic resin film layer (B) comprises 80  SIMILAR  99.5% by weight of an ethylenic copolymer (B1) composed of 95  SIMILAR  60% by weight of ethylene and 5  SIMILAR  40% by weight of vinyl acetate or an  alpha -olefin having 3 or more carbon atoms, and 20  SIMILAR  0 5% by weight of a terpolymer (B2) composed of 66  SIMILAR  98% by weight of ethylene, 1 SIMILAR 30% by weight of an alkyl acrylate having 1  SIMILAR  4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and 1  SIMILAR  4% by weight of maleic anhydride, has particular applicability to the packaging of food products.
Patent GB-2296928-A (GB)
Title: Offshore Tower Structure
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL TIMOTHY
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: An offshore tower structure having four corner legs 11 extending vertically from the seabed 14 to above the sea surface 15, the legs being disposed in plan to define a square or rectangle at or near the seabed, in which near to the seabed each corner leg is associated with at least one pile sleeve 17, and in which near to the seabed there are additional outrigger pile sleeves 18 located midway along each of two opposed sides of the square or opposed longer sides of the rectangle, so to provide an array of pile sleeves in the general form of a hexagon at seabed level to support the tower of square or rectangular cross section above sea level, and in which each outrigger pile sleeve is connected to the corner legs by horizontal members 21 and 23 in the plane of a lowest level of plan bracing, and by two inclined members 24 and 25 extending from the outrigger pile sleeve 18 to the legs 11 at the lowest level on the legs at which face bracing between the legs is connected to the legs.
Patent GB-2309978-A (GB)
Title: Titanium suboxide electrode; cathodic protection
Inventor: HILL ANDREW
IPC: C23F13/16
Filed: 1996-02-09
Abstract: An electrochemical electrode comprises a tube of porous titanium suboxide, and contains a contact for connection to an electrical supply. The titanium suboxide may be of the formula TiO x where x is 1.55 to 1.95. The electrode is used in the electrochemical treatment of reinforced concrete. An anode of this material comprises a cylinder 1, having a wall of porous material, and contains a connector 4 which may be made of silicon rubber. The connector has a bore 5 and carries a strip 6 of titanium metal.
Patent GB-2311769-A (GB)
Title: Document case
Inventor: PETERS ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: B42F7/14
Filed: 1996-04-02
Abstract: A document case 1 has a lid 2 swingable on lower part 3 to open and close the case. Front wall 3a has a downwardly depending portion 3b on which is mounted a lock barrel and push button 5a and defining a rib R. The arrangement is such that a forefinger of the hand can rest against the back of rib R whilst the thumb pushes on push-button 5a so that the case can be opened using one hand with said hand holding the case steady as the catch mechanism is operated. Other features include a stepped bottom portion to compartments formed in the case, curved strip divider partitions D1, D2 and D3 and a handle located in a recess of the lid 2 to facilitate stacking.
Patent GB-2301356-A (GB)
Title: Colour-photographic recording material
Inventor: JEGANATHAN SURULIAPPA
IPC: G03C7/30
Filed: 1995-02-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a colour-photographic recording material which comprises a magenta coupler and, as stabilizer, at least one compound of formula (Ia), (Ib) or (II), where the radicals are as defined in claim 1, and to the novel stabilizers.
Patent GB-2305813-A (GB)
Title: Data encoding in facsimile systems
Inventor: SHIN DONG-MYONG
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: A data encoding method for a facsimile system is described. Image data is scanned from a document and subsequently Modified Huffman or Modified Read encoded. The encoded data is XORed with a previously registered password prior to transmission. The encoded data is modulated into an analog signal and output to a line interface unit. As the present invention encodes and decode image data using a registered password, the present invention is able to improve the security of data.
Patent GB-2319576-A (GB)
Title: Connector for a multi-layer pipe
Inventor: DICKINSON ALAN JOHN
IPC: F16L47/03
Filed: 1996-11-20
Abstract: A pipe connector 1 is provided for a multi-layer composite pipe 9,10, which comprises at least one reinforcing layer 13,14, or layer of high axial strength, at least one inner thermoplastic layer 11,12 and at least one outer protective layer 15,16. The connector includes: (i) a hollow, tubular enclosure 2 adapted to receive the pipe 9,10; (ii) fusion means 18 adapted to make a fusion connection with layer 11,12 of pipe 9,10; (iii) mechanical gripping means 7 etc adapted to grip reinforcing layer 13,14, or layer of high axial strength; and (iv) optionally sealing means 6 adapted to form an environmental seal with the outer protective layer 15,16 of pipe 9,10.  The electrofusion means 18, mechanical gripping means 7 and optional sealing means 6 are disposed within enclosure 2 and which is adapted, in use, to apply a constraining force to gripping and sealing means.
Patent GB-2324596-A (GB)
Title: Making snow
Inventor: BENFORD TERENCE ARTHUR
IPC: F25C3/04
Filed: 1997-02-14
Abstract: In making snow, means are provided to freeze water into ice platelets. The platelets are then comminuted in the presence of a cool air flow to form snow particles. The means to comminute the platelets may comprise a revolvable plate having at least one cutting or grinding edge. The means to freeze water may comprise a rotatable roller partially submerged in a bath of water, with means to scrape the surface of the roller to remove ice platelets. Alternatively, the means to freeze water may comprise a helical scraper (16) in a annular container (15).
Patent GB-2308390-A (GB)
Title: Attaching machine for attaching fasteners
Inventor: HOCHHAUSL ANTON
IPC: A41H37/00
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: Attaching machine (10) has a readily removable upper and lower tool assembly (60) which can be slid out of the machine frame (12) when tools need to be changed. Tool assembly drive means (32,34) is automatically connected to the new tool assembly as it is slid into final position within an opening (90) in the machine frame.
Patent GB-2323092-A (GB)
Title: Water-continuous spread
Inventor: GUPTA BHARAT BHUSHAN
IPC: A23L29/244
Filed: 1997-03-12
Abstract: A water-continuous spread which is substantially gelatin-free and which comprises 88-100% by weight of a continuous aqueous phase and 0-12% by weight of a dispersed fat phase, the continuous aqueous phase comprising 1-20% by weight based on the spread of a fructo-oligosaccharide with an average degree of polymerization of 20-30, together with at least two other hydrocolloid components selected from pectins, starches, milk proteins, gelling maltodextrins and xanthan gum, wherein, when compression analysis is carried out on the spread at 5‹C after storage at 5‹C for at least 24 hours, using a cylindrical sample of 28 mm diameter and 14 mm height, which is compressed to 10% of its original height at a constant rate of 0.8 mm/sec, a plot of stress (#) versus strain (#) shows a single shoulder with no maximum stress, and a plot of the first derivative of the stress (#) as a function of the sample deformation (D - measurable as the distance in mm travelled by the compression plate) against the sample deformation shows a minimum with a value (C) equal to or greater than zero.
Patent GB-2315738-A (GB)
Title: Book packing case, blank and method of manufacture
Inventor: KELSO CLIFFORD WHITE
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 1997-07-22
Abstract: A fibreboard packing case particularly suitable for books is formed from a blank 1 comprising a first panel 2 having sides 4 and ends 5, the sides being longer than the ends, and a second panel 3 hinged to one side of the first panel. The second panel includes a frangible portion 7 extending across it to permit separation of the second panel into two wrapping flaps 8, 9. Before use, the second panel is folded about the hinge 6 to overlie the first panel and an end portion 10, 11 of each wrapping flap is secured to the first panel. In use, the frangible portion is broken and the wrapping flaps are hinged upwards to allow a book 14 to be placed on the first panel between the wrapping flaps, which are then folded over the book. The first panel is then folded around the book and secured by adhesive 21. The book is thereby protected from damage by crumple zones 12. Fibreboard wastage can be reduced by tessellating the L-shaped blanks (see fig 1). There may be a series of parallel fold lines (13 fig 2) on the wrapping flaps to allow for different book sizes.
Patent GB-2333749-A (GB)
Title: Composite flying vessel deriving buoyancy from a vacuum
Inventor: JAMES PETER
IPC: B64B1/40
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: An ovoid or ellipsoid vessel is constructed by winding resin-impregnated carbon fibre onto a mandrel 1, formed from an inflated, pre-formed, composite balloon having the desired shape of the finished vessel. Graphite honeycomb panels may be secured over the windings, together with a layer of expanding syntactic foam. Further layers of fibres are then wound over the structure, the resulting shell is sealed with a polyester material and the structure is then cured in an autoclave. After curing, twin rudders 3 (fig. 4), flaps 4, control section 5, and rear engine 7, are attached, and the vessel is evacuated by a pump 6. Solar panels may be incorporated in the upper surfaces of the shell, and a passage may be provided, extending throughout the length of the vessel to reduce pressure in front of the vessel and act as an air duct for the engine.
Patent GB-2330640-A (GB)
Title: Pipe compression ring
Inventor: GARRETT THOMAS A
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 1997-10-21
Abstract: The ring 10 includes a first component 28 constructed of two layers 30, 31 of a material that is comparatively non-elastic and has a Poisson's ratio preferably not greater than .3 e.g. wood fibre. A second component 33 that is comparatively elastic and has a comparatively high Poisson's ratio e.g. polyurethane or other elastomer is sandwiched between sections of the first component. The compression ring is sized and shaped to be positioned between and to transfer a load between facing surfaces of pipe sections in a string of pipe sections utilized for forming a pipe within a pipe receiving tunnel.
Patent GB-2320846-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling the transfer of cells into an ATM buffer
Inventor: SUZUKI MAKOTO
IPC: H04L47/32
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: An ATM cell multiplexing unit is disclosed comprising a valid cell detecting circuit 104 connected to an input 1, a cell buffer 105 and a buffer read control circuit 103. When an ATM cell arrives at the input, the valid cell detecting circuit 104 determines whether or not the ATM cell is to be transferred to the buffer or discarded. If the buffer is full the cell is automatically discarded. Each subsequent cell is examined by the valid cell detecting circuit to determine whether or not the AUU bit in the header is set thus indicating that the cell is the last in the current data unit. If so, the cell is transferred to the buffer provided it is not full. Otherwise, the cell is discarded. As a result, each time a cell is discarded, all the subsequent cells belonging to the same data unit are also discarded, thereby reducing the number of redundant cells which are transmitted.
Patent GB-2330942-A (GB)
Title: Magnetron
Inventor: HOH JUNG-EUI
IPC: H01J23/20
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: A magnetron has a plurality of resonant cavities arranged around a cathode. Each cavity is defined by an inner surface of an anode cylinder (80) and by two vanes (82) extending substantially radially towards the cathode. In order to reduce the size of the anode cylinder (80) while the resonant frequency of the magnetron remains unchanged, the vanes (82) are slanted, relative to the axis of the magnetron, and/or curved. The vanes may also have a twist in them.
Patent GB-2323995-A (GB)
Title: Image analyser
Inventor: CHEVROLLIER GUY
IPC: H04N1/12
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: Image analyser of an office machine 15 mounted in a removable manner in the machine. If a book (100) is to be scanned the image analyser (4) is received in a support (15), a shaft (13) being driven to to allow a scanning movement of the analysis means (4) in the receiving support (15). The invention is well suited to facsimile machines.
Patent GB-2336507-A (GB)
Title: Selective coupling of SIMs to a cellular telephone
Inventor: HOWELL STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 1998-04-16
Abstract: A cellular telephone in a vehicle comprises a first selectively coupled semi-permanent Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and a second SIM which is selectively coupled to the phone in preference to the first SIM. Provision is made during a predetermined period for the first SIM to be coupled to the phone and the second SIM to be decoupled in order for a task to be executed requiring the first SIM. The task may include updating data stored in the first SIM and be carried out when the phone is in a standby mode. The task may further include contacting the emergency services in response to air bag deployment or the detection of tampering with the vehicle or alternatively the transmission of vehicle data to a garage.
Patent GB-2325107-A (GB)
Title: Operator viewing system for arc welding
Inventor: BEATTIE ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B23K9/127
Filed: 1998-04-16
Abstract: Arc welding control apparatus has a sensor (18) including a laser (10) for projecting a first reference mark onto the line of a weld (26) and a video camera (12) to view the work piece. The sensor is mounted on the welding torch (16) of arc welding apparatus for movement therewith. Video processing means generates a video signal representing a second reference mark and a composite video signal representing the original image with an image of the second mark superimposed therein. Prior to welding, the location of the second mark is adjusted within the image frame such that the first and second marks are aligned with one another. During welding the position of the second mark is monitored relative to the first mark and the vertical and/or horizontal position of the welding torch is adjusted so as to maintain the first and second reference marks in alignment with one another. The invention may be adapted to suit both open and submerged arc welding processes and to enable remote dimensional measurements of the workpiece.
Patent GB-2326239-A (GB)
Title: Gas measuring device with integrated processing circuit
Inventor: STUDER MATTHIAS
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 1998-04-20
Abstract: A gas measurement device has an electrochemical gas sensor 2, electrical circuits 10 for treating the electrical analog signals emitted from the gas sensor 2, and for converting them into digital signals, and a microprocessor 20 which is constructed for receiving and further processing the digital signals. In order to reduce susceptibility to electromagnetic interference, and to be able to increase sensitivity to small gas sensor signals, the electrical circuits 10 located between the electrode arrangement of the gas sensor 2 and the microprocessor 2 are constructed as integrated circuits on a chip, so that only digital signals are transferred from the chip 10 to the microprocessor 20. In a preferred embodiment the chip 10 is built into the gas sensor 2 itself. The circuits may be a potentiostat, an amplifier and an A-D converter, and may include circuits for measuring the temperature of the gas sensor and for controlling and monitoring the gas sensor functions. Other gas sensors such as semiconductor sensors, infra-red optical sensors and pellistors may be incorporated with the electrochemical gas sensor.
Patent GB-2336653-A (GB)
Title: Electronic control system
Inventor: BELLANGER REGIS
IPC: A01B63/10
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: In an electronic control system for controlling the setting of two or more continuously variable parameters, the system comprises a hand operated lever and electronic processing means 14 having an input from the lever 1 and output means for outputting a signal or signals representative of the said continuously variable parameters, characterised in that: a) the lever 1 is arranged in a gate having two substantially parallel slots 3 - 5 and a transverse slot 6, the position of the lever 1 in each of the two parallel slots being substantially continuously variable and corresponding to a desired value for one or more of the said continuously variable parameters; b) the processing means includes means 14 for storing a record of the position of the lever 1 in one of the said slots after the lever has been removed from the slot.
Patent GB-2327756-A (GB)
Title: Seismic cable
Inventor: WARDEBERG JOERN
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 1998-06-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to seismic cables including a number of elongate electrical/optical elements (8) which are arranged to be interconnected with a number of seismic sensor devices (2,3,4) arranged at intervals along the cable. The sensor devices (2,3,4) are arranged within a central tube (5). The interconnections between the sensor devices (2,3,4) and the elongate elements (8) are arranged externally of the tube via at least one longitudinal split (6) in the tube wall (5).
Patent GB-2327659-A (GB)
Title: Mounting means for supporting cables of a lifting gear
Inventor: GERSEMSKY UDO
IPC: B66C13/06
Filed: 1998-07-23
Abstract: A mounting means for the spread ends of a number of pairs of supporting cables 1 of a load member 3, e.g. a cross bar, which are attached at one end to at least one winding drum 6, consists of guide elements 5 and guide rails 4 which are inclined towards one another. The cables in each pair are guided directly, or indirectly via rollers, between the drum and load member at a spreading angle α to one another. The mounting means automatically adjusts α upon load member elevation and ensures that a maximum set value is not exceeded. Preferably the guide elements have a limited range of movement defined by the extent of the guide rails and the angle of inclination of the guide rails relative to one another is such that the supporting cable is perpendicular to the guide element longitudinal axis. Preferably the cable drum has a right-hand winding groove (11, Figure 3) and a left-hand winding groove (12, Figure 3), and each pair of supporting cables is formed by one cable of each winding sense, and also the mounting means is located adjacent to the winding drum (4, Figure 3), the cables being fed to the mounting means via deflecting rollers (13a and 13b, Figure 3) attached to the load member. Alternatively each pair of supporting cables is guided to the load member via a roller 10 mounted horizontally level with the drum where the cables of each pair diverge after the roller at an angle α.
Patent GB-2329813-A (GB)
Title: Touch screen GUI
Inventor: MOON BILLY G
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1998-09-25
Abstract: A portable intelligent communications device is provided which includes a cellular telephone and a computer-controlled touch screen display. The touch screen display is a high-resolution graphics display which acts as a graphical user interface. Since the touch screen display is smaller in size than a standard laptop computer's display, the information boxes and menu selections are re-sized so as to fit on the smaller screen, however, each of the choices is made large enough in surface area so that a human finger can tactilely operate the touch screen display without the need of a more precise pointing device. Instead of using pull-down menus or drop down lists, the graphical user interface provides a selection list based upon virtual control buttons and virtual "image buttons" in which each image button is labeled to describe the option that can be selected by pressing that button. In situations where touching a control button opens a second level of the menu, this second level of menu choices (or "image buttons") is either docked adjacent to the display's work area, or is launched as a floating window on top of the work area. The user also may reconfigure the control buttons which are provided as a tabbed panel for easy actuation on the touch screen display. Rather than providing a fixed pull-down menu set of choices, the display shows a series of file folders having tabs that are displayed at different horizontal locations on the screen. The user can drag and drop the tabs (i.e., the control buttons) so that these controls can be re-ordered. In addition, the user may wish to change the entire grouping and move a control button from an old control panel to a completely new panel. When this occurs, the new panel is automatically created. Furthermore, the user can drag a control button from one control panel area of the screen and drop the control button into the "tab area" of the control panel at a location where no tab previously existed. When that occurs, a new tab is automatically created having the same name as the original control button.
Patent GB-2330058-A (GB)
Title: Side strut for the lower steering arm of a tractor
Inventor: COENEN HERBERT
IPC: A01B59/00
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: A side strut 5 for the lower steering arm 1 of an implement attachment linkage of a tractor, has a single-action hydraulic cylinder 9 whose piston 12 comprises first attaching means 6 to be connected to the rear of the tractor. The strut 5 also comprises a telescopic unit 10 and a setting unit 11. The hydraulic cylinder 9, the telescopic unit 10 and the setting unit 11 are arranged, one behind the other, on the longitudinal axis 20. The setting unit serves to achieve a categorical setting and the telescopic unit 10 serves to accommodate an increase in the length of the side strut 5 when the lower steering arm is deflected sideways.